GARDEN DESIGN

Retain existing shrubs / small trees if they complement waterfall feature , or remove .

Existing stone wall with brick coping

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Existing retained shrub border

Retaining wall drops to new ground levels

Existing shrub border

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14.36 +

15.35 +

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Apple tree retained

New edge to existing shrub border

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50mm width natural stone edge

Proposed specimen Dwarf mountain pine tree

Retaining wall drops to new ground levels

300mm shingle strip with 50mm natural stone edge

Proposed natural step stone slabs for access

Existing lawn

Proposed oak sleeper stepped retaining walls and planting beds to screen change in levels

50mm width natural stone new edge to lawn

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Proposed mediterranean shrubs to be planted in pebble and shingle areas .

Proposed waterfall feature with varied size natural stone boulders and planting , to include ferns and grasses .

Proposed decking areas : long-lasting composite Millboard , type and colour to be client approved ; 3m to 4m width at either end of pool .

Proposed mediterranean and herbaceous planting , ferns and grasses , to be planted in pebble and

shingle areas , and near to boulders . Proposed natural pebble areas

Proposed stepping stone slabs

( 300 x 300mm units ), to cross over shingle areas and boulders , approx . 1m high . shingle / lawn and link decking areas . with weed prevention membrane .

Proposed oak sleeper stepped retaining walls and planting beds to screen change in levels

Proposed shingle areas , with weed prevention membrane .

The swimming pool site area is within a Grade II Listed house and garden within the village of Lympstone , Devon , with lovely views towards the Exe Estuary .

Site Survey and Design Brief

At the initial site meeting we took photos and made survey notes for the proposed swimming pool location , an existing sloping lawn area , with a mature beech hedge adjacent to one end of the pool and a historic rubble stone boundary wall alongside the length of the site area .

The proposed pool site was chosen for the elevated views towards the Exe Estuary and the area is also away from any important trees within the garden .

We received a quick sketch plan from the client , showing the initial proposals and requirements for the pool and surrounding landscape , including a plant room to be located to the west of the pool , two decking areas at either end of the pool , to be linked by stepping-stone slabs over a shingle area with proposed Mediterranean planting , including lavender hedging .

The sloping ground where the pool is to be located will need to be carefully excavated , after any archaeological investigations and recording have been completed , if required during the excavation . The existing slope requires infilling to the west and south sides of the pool , with new retaining structures to allow for the proposed depth and new surrounding levels . The pool area will also need to be partscreened from the existing driveway by new shrubs or trees , so it does not detract from the historic setting of the listed house from the drive .

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